Found 3 items, similar to Abstinence.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: abstinence iffah, pantang, pemantangan, penahanan nafsu, pertarakan, tarak
English → English (WordNet) Definition: abstinence abstinence n 1: the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) [syn: abstention] 2: act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
English → English (gcide) Definition: Abstinence Abstinence \Ab"sti*nence\, n. [F. abstinence, L. abstinentia, fr. abstinere. See Abstain.] 1. The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence. [1913 Webster] The abstinence from a present pleasure that offers itself is a pain, nay, oftentimes, a very great one. --Locke. [1913 Webster] 2. The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat. [1913 Webster] Penance, fasts, and abstinence, To punish bodies for the soul's offense. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]